Buy it!! :-)
Ed
300E
On 06/02/2008, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Gary Thompson wrote:
I'm all over that Chevette. You other bloodsuckers, stay back!
http://www.auto-rv.com/browse.aspx?AdName=BM2510064
Looks like I had a cut-n-paste problem. Too bad it isn't an Isuzu diesel.
that left me with a very nasty mental picture!
Ed
300E
On 06/02/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Putting a body kit on that car is similar to an eighty year old woman
dressing up like a 15 year old girl. Incongruous.
RLE
**
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some of these cars are so affordable, if you don't have to depend on them
for daily transport, almost makes having one hard to resist. I remember
reading once that the basic Jag V12 was a very good and reliable engine, the
problem being, they were often under a hood with not a lot of breathing
for mine.
On Feb 6, 2008 3:14 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I had one, and it was pretty hard to fault. What did break, cost
nothing
to
fix. How can you grumble about rotor wear when new ones cost $20 or
less.
lol My girlfriend at the time preferred it over my porsche. You had
ha ha ha
Ed
300E
On 06/02/2008, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Just try doing a water pump on an XJ12 sedan some
time.
You will gain a new understanding of the term
shoehorn as it relates to RR.
Dan
--- E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
some of these cars are so affordable, if you
you know the old saying, If they get rained on, they need a tune-up. :-)
Ed
300E
On 06/02/2008, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Back in my early days as a professional wrench I had
an employer who had seven Jags. A couple of Mark IVs,
a couple of XJ6s, an XJ12, an XKE and the real beauty,
.
- Original Message -
From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 3:02 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 LWB's was Re: another addition
You know I have an original AMG catalog from that era, before Mercedes
bought them out
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Tool-Kit-and-Jack-Spare-Tire-Mercedes-Benz-280SE-1979_W0QQitemZ280198116272QQihZ018QQcategoryZ72454QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
They can go for more if in good condition or rare but a mid 80's is not
rare.
E M wrote:
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Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 5:22 PM
Subject
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for all you Chevette freaks out there
http://palmsprings.craigslist.org/car/558996916.html
On 2/6/08, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Very first car I almost bought was an old Datson 240Z.. You school
teacher
had it, and had a for sale sign in the window. It was British
Wilton, the museum is great in that there were several planes being restored
and worked on, so there was something for everyone. Many of the retired
guys would spend the whole day there working, and others would roll in
during the evening. It was nice in that, you would be part of a team for a
to get it to move) the A/C would cut off. So most of the
time it just blew hot air. I guess it had some kind of kick-down/off
switch. Can't remember, it might have had a CVT too just to add to the
pleasure.
--R
E M wrote:
I was only every in one with air before. It was pretty funny
you guys are too funny!!
Ed
300E
On 06/02/2008, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I actually saw a K-car with a huge wing on the trunklid the other day.
Looked like it was homemade out of flashing and pop rivets. There's
a man with nothing to lose, I thought.
Naught but pride, I'd
The are sold along side Mercedes here in Canada. Most sold here are
diesels, but think they're bringing out a gas model.
Ed
300E
On 06/02/2008, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Smart cars? The Benz dealers just started selling them, or taking
orders anyway. I don't think any are
Cool!! Bet you could have a nice little business on the side cutting names
or logos into the centre wood consoles and other bits. Yeah, little stars on
the door wood trim, and then back filled with black pain.
Ed
300E
On 06/02/2008, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Someone posted a link
They are a real fashion thing here, but if you're mostly after good fuel
economy, there are cars built as well, that are larger, cheaper and are as
just as good on fuel. Or, as Jeremy Clarkson would say, close enough to
makes no difference.
Ed
300E
On 07/02/2008, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL
No no no, you don't understand, the idea isn't to stow your new Mercedes
bicycle away inside the car, but rather to stick it on the roof so all can
see. Smart will sell you a dandy little roof rack system to do that too I
think. And dont' forget a few Mercedes stainless travel mugs. Gotta have
, that 3 cylinder Mitsu gas engine is tuned to
burn premium fuelwhat were they thinking?
On 2/7/08, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
They are a real fashion thing here, but if you're mostly after good fuel
economy, there are cars built as well, that are larger, cheaper and are
as
just
the Model T (kidding!) The Passion is loaded.
On Feb 7, 2008 12:04 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Few years back, Subaru required premium fuels here too, and it put a lot
of
buyers off. I hear most now run on regular, other than their hot
cars.
All my cars run on premium, but I don't
replacing exhaust
components several times under warranty.
On Feb 7, 2008 10:19 AM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I remember the weak bits being the brakes and exhaust. Mine was
subjected
to lots of stop and go city driving, which isn't the best for either
part.
But the engine and tranny would
windows, no radio, no AC (not kidding), and manual starter with
a
crank like the Model T (kidding!) The Passion is loaded.
On Feb 7, 2008 12:04 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Few years back, Subaru required premium fuels here too, and it put a
lot
of
buyers off. I hear
black with some
laser printer toner) and put that stuff in the engraved lettering,
sanded them down (which exposes the turquoise) and put some tung oil on
them. They look way cool, especially on a dark wood. Maybe I'll try
that with the Benz logo, make some bling.
--R
E M wrote:
Cool
Guess you could always swap the front and back ones around to see if it
helps. You use the front doors much more than the back anyway.
Ed
300E
On 07/02/2008, Fmiser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I know it seem a bit odd that the moving parts are fine and
the lump of steel is worn out - but
Now that really is something different. Just think, no more bent rims due
to potholes in the winter. Great heat dissipation, no worries about blow
outs due to under inflation. And forget about trying to find a working air
hose at the service station! :-)
Ed
300E
On 06/02/2008, wilton
yeah, you're going to have to wait for the release of the SEL version of the
Smart. ;-)
Ed
300E
On 07/02/2008, Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
but rather to stick it on the roof so all can
see. Smart will sell you a dandy little roof rack system to do that too
Our tandem bike is
marketed as lux items. Once a product gets the reputation, it's pretty much
like stamping For Marine Use on it. Doesn't matter what it is, the price
just doubled. hee hee.
Ed
300E taxi :-)
On 07/02/2008, John M McIntosh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Feb 7, 2008, at 10:57 AM, E M wrote:
I'm
E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I had one, and it was pretty hard to fault. What did break, cost
nothing to fix. How can you grumble about rotor wear when new ones
cost
$20 or less. lol My girlfriend at the time preferred it over my
porsche. You had to try pretty hard to blow one
We have tonnes of them running around town here. Lots of guys in them too.
You just know, these same guys were driving bugs with tweed jackets 35 years
ago. they're just fashion things here for the most part, many share garage
space with Land Rovers and big German sedans. Just as it was common
Does that ticking come and go all the time, or just during the 5-8 sec
startup?
Ed
300E
On 07/02/2008, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Okay, here's one of my famous different questions. Bear with me:
On our 190D 2.5, I was looking into the oil filler hole in the valve
cover.
As I
No, they're just forced to move to France.
Ed
300E
On 08/02/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sounds like a hate crime to me. Don't those get enhanced
punishment?
When a lawyer is convicted of a felony, isn't he disbarred?
RLE
**
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Well, I should say, it took me right to a google search for it, which
provided several conversions tables.
Ed
300E
On 08/02/2008, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hey, I just tried that, pretty cool. Thanks!
Ed
300E
On 08/02/2008, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Firefox has a neat
on Monday and no it's not a smart
E M wrote:
yeah, you're going to have to wait for the release of the SEL version of
the
Smart. ;-)
Ed
300E
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Hey, I just tried that, pretty cool. Thanks!
Ed
300E
On 08/02/2008, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Firefox has a neat add on whereby you highlight something like 15nm and
right click it to d=bring up ft/pounds. Or mph to kmh etc.
Hendrik
Mitch Haley wrote:
8.851 inch-lb to a
The link didn't work for me. I'm using Firefox
Ed
300E
On 08/02/2008, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Are those your cars?
--R
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm trying SmugMug for posting a few car photos and I'm not sure I like
it.
You're not allowed to carry anything that outweighs the curb weight of the
car.
Ed
300E
On 08/02/2008, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
How about a nice rack for my 17 foot canoe?
Randy
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent
Thanks Alex, link worked from your note. Nice pics too.
Ed
300E
On 08/02/2008, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Feb 7, 2008 11:18 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm trying SmugMug for posting a few car photos and I'm not sure I like
it.
40
pounds. Just don't use it enough to cough up
the cash.
Randy
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of E M
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 9:54 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Smart ForTwo
You're not allowed to carry
then they probably own me two so far. hee hee
Ed
300E
On 08/02/2008, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Fri, 8 Feb 2008 14:08:29 -0500 E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
At what mileage do they start issuing them?
Ed
300E
365,000 kms.
250,000 km = 155342.8 miles
Craig
hee hee
Ed
300E
On 08/02/2008, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think they get promoted to judges -
;-)
Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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On Feb 8, 2008, at 12:08 PM, E M wrote:
At what mileage do they start issuing them?
Ed
300E
365,000 kms.
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Chuck
On Feb 8, 2008, at 12:08 PM, E M wrote:
At what mileage do they start issuing them?
Ed
300E
365,000 kms.
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most of you won't
spend that kind of money on something you think should be free.
i used to use mbz.org for photo hosting -- not sure whatever happened to
them.
On Feb 8, 2008 10:30 AM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The link didn't work for me. I'm using Firefox
Ed
300E
On 08/02
At what mileage do they start issuing them?
Ed
300E
365,000 kms.
On 08/02/2008, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Fri, 8 Feb 2008 11:05:19 -0500 andrew strasfogel
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You should make it proud by purchasing and mounting a high mileage
radiator badge from
Did you check the ground strap? Make sure it's nice and clean, tight. I
had a bad one once where it looked fine, but after changing it, I cut it
apart and it was junk on the inside. As always, start with the simple
things first.
Ed
300E
On 08/02/2008, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
All the cars are wonderful, and good job capturing them. The 330 had me
drooling all over my keyboard, and funny enough, so did the transporter. I
know one Micorsofter has a transport in his garage too. We have a place
just outside of town that not only restores old Bugs, but have built a few
PROTECTED] wrote:
Ed,
I got two small clear suction cups and mounted the badge to the inside
of the front windshield.
Manfred
Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:51:54 -0500
From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
To: Mercedes Discussion List
the only way a GTO is going to do 220 mph is if it's hit up the back side by
a Bugatti Veyron! 500 hp or more just isn't enough to push that boat
through the air to those speeds, regardless of how you gear it. Those
quality GM speedos have made for some great stories though. hee hee
Ed
300E
On
I read that some of the early scientists who signed on are suing to have
thier names remvoed from the report.
Ed
300E
On 03/09/07, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Tom wrote:most scientists are now
jumping off the global warming band wagon.
Actually, the majority of scientist have been
I have a chev Cav, trust me, with or without computer limiter, it won't do
140 mph or anywere near it!! They often limit top speed in really fast cars
to keep the green guys happy, or in other cars due to tire limitations. I
don't think either is an issue wiht the Cav. hee hee
Ed
300E
On
double the HP to get to 180, quad it to get to 200, and who know how much
more to get to 220 mph. But more than a stock GTO has I'm sure.. :-) then
there is the issue of keeping the thing on the ground and the tires on the
rims.
Ed
300E
My '84 Camaro? 143 indicated, and it wasn't all that
Maybe check the injector spray pattern. They gum up when they sit. Had
that with the 911 once. would start and idle ok, but under load, just
couldn't deliver the required fuel. Once cleaned, felt like an extra 100
hp, and no pinging.
Ed
300E
On 03/09/07, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I was in our local benz club here about 15 years ago, when I was thinking
about getting a benz at that time. one of the guys had a gullwing. He
traded a mint SL for the gullwing, which was at the time, pulled out of a
pond here. Cool car, probably the first, or one of the first real exotic
cars
Yeah, I hear brakes were an option on those cars. hee hee
Ed
300E
On 04/09/07, Rusty Cullens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I will tell a very true but long GTO story. I had a 1968 4 speed GTO
Convertible, no power steering or brakes.
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for some places that will flow clean bosch
injectors. I had a pic of the machine once, but can't find it. Good luck.
Ed
300E
On 04/09/07, Robert Bigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Please talk a little about cleaning injectors on gassers.
Thanks.
E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote
Subject: Re: [MBZ
PROTECTED] wrote:
E M wrote:
Cool car, probably the first, or one of the first real exotic
cars for the road.
Depends on your definition of exotic. Bugatti made some cars
(mit supercharger) that were very exotic in their day, and
fully depreciated long before 1955. Perhaps the 'coachwork
I'm still new to mercs and don't know how all the various parts work, but
when something electrical or electronic goes funny, I look at grounds right
after fuses. I once read that 70-80% of all electrical problems on a car
can be traced to a bad ground. I've had very few electrical problems with
I think 155 mph was the limited number for many years to keep the Green
Party at bay. Not all played, mercedes and bmw kept to it, porsche never
did. I think with the recent HP wars, both mercedes adn bmw have pushed the
limiter to the sides, or given an option to do so. I think wiht AMG
I think we have to keep in mind here, the different thinking behind a rev
limit and a speed limit. Porsche isn't so much interested in how fast you
drive your car, but don't want you to granade your engine by over reving
it. Well, they will take care of you on the way up anyway, what you decide
He's just being friendly. Send him an invite to join SmithWesson.org. hee
hee.
Alright, sorry, sorry, I couldn't resist. hee hee. But, if there's anymore
talk of this Kiva, I'm going to say the G word, I am. :-)
Ed
300E
On 04/09/07, Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I do not know of Don,
With modern injectors, you have electrical connectors and moving pintles.
With old CIS injectors, there's really not very much to them, and very
little to wear. They are spring loaded and open once pressure if reached
and pretty much just squirt. It's a pretty specialized manchine for the
room
floor from time to time. The price is a cool $1,000,000.
On 9/4/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I was in our local benz club here about 15 years ago, when I was
thinking
about getting a benz at that time. one of the guys had a gullwing. He
traded a mint SL for the gullwing, which
you seem to feel the need to add limited to your top speeds for some
reason?
Ed
300E
On 04/09/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What does any of this have to do with my post real world top speeds?
I think we have to keep in mind here, the different thinking behind a
rev
limit
like aero, brakes or any other part that may not peform as the engineers
desire above a certain speed. can't regulate for lack of skill or common
sense on the part of the driver. we have tried hard, with some success, but
for the most part, it's only allowed them a second chance to kill the rest
I'm not an engineer, but spent enough time at race tracks, and messing with
cars that are tracked to know what the air can and does do. I've driven
911's back to back, same power, set up etc, but with and without wings. I
am somewhat familiar with 944s as friends and I have build 3 of them from
One of the best things about this list or any automotive list is the
collective knowledge, or trial and errors of many. There is something to be
said for asking a question, and getting several different takes on it. You
decide which one, or ones suit you and which you want to try. Whatever you
Hi Everyone,
A friend just bought a 1990 300SL that needs some work. Soft top and a few
other small things. He is having a hard time finding manuals online for the
1990. He can find them for the 1989, but no luck with the later car.
Anyone have a lind or can point me in the right direction.
I don't do spring work myself, but with compressors like that, I like to see
them chained around the spring too, just incase they slip. Scary
stuff!!
Ed
300E
On 06/09/07, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
WOW! That looks to be a pretty substantial piece of all thread rod too!
Yep, that
ha ha ha, :-)
Ed
300E
On 06/09/07, John Freer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Estimated Time of Arrival to your bank to obtain a second mortgage.
On 9/6/07, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 9/6/07, James Zavesky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
There are two ECU's one for each ETA.
that inefficiency that can only
be fixed with replacing.
Also remember, instead of getting all upset because someone says
something you don't want to hear, why don't you just hit the delete
button.
E M wrote:
One of the best things about this list or any automotive list is the
collective
Larry,
When I saw those pics of the bent compressor, with no safety chain around
the spring and compressor, kind of sent a little chill down my spine. :-)
Ed
300E
On 07/09/2007, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Not sure what route I'll take but IAC I always put a heavy chain thru the
chain and
I kind of had my eye on a small displacement Lambo LM002, it's only
5.2litres. Mind you, those 12 cylinders do burn through that 76
gallon/ 290
litre tank of premium gas kind of fast. hee hee. Hmm, maybe a diesel
conversion project?? :-)
Ed
300E
On 08/09/2007, Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I love this post!! :-) hee hee
Ed
300E
On 08/09/2007, Curt Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
No matter what anybody says people are, deep down, inherently greedy
horrible little bastards.
How some people manage to rise above it and collaborate on anything is one
of the amazing mysteries of
Hi Larry,
I thought a lot about a diesel car, and while I'd still like one in ways, I
never really bought all the it will go a million miles stuff. Just what
part will do a million miles anyway? The bodies are the same, trans last
about the same, from reading many posts here, heads don't seem
Yeah, I can buy that. :-)
Ed
300E
On 13/09/2007, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
t's a religious thing - not a rational thing. Some of us are just
addicted to the clatta clatta and the smell. A Diesel engine feels
more 'mechanical' and a gas engine --- maybe that's it.
I thought a lot
Hmm,. I think we can bring euro spec cars 15 years old or older in to Canda
without a lot of troubles. Tell me more about this 606 turbo engine??
Ed
300E
On 13/09/2007, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
yep, rod bender and all. If after driving it for a while and I discover
it to
Na, change the plugs and wires and forget about them for 25,000 kms. :-)
Now, parking a diesel here in the dead of winter and not having access to an
extension cord for the block heater, that is somethign to worry about. hee
hee.
Ed
300E
On 13/09/2007, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hey Larry,
I agree with pretty much every thing you say. The bottom end of your engine
may make it to a million, but most of the other parts are about as likely to
as my gasser is. One thing I did notice where I live, ppl buy diesels to
put LOTS of miles on them. I know several, and even yours
anybody want to give me a quick walk though of changing valve guides and
also the stem seals?? I'm sure mine are about due wiht 340,000 on them.
:-) Have an idea about the stem seals, but would like to hear all tips?
Never did valve guides and not even sure it's a do it your self job?
Willing to
Nice little video on Saab on Jay Leno's site.
Ed
300E
On 21/09/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Monte Carlo engines had tri-carbs, one for each hole! Monster noise with
air cleaner off!
Pete
-- Original message --
From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL
keepers. Do the other valve in that
pair.
Repeat.
As we say in Yinglant, Rotsa Ruck!
All you genii please add you comments, condemnations and insults.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
Dieselitis Maximus ( With a little gas on the side)
E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: anybody want to give me a quick walk
Hi Everyone,
Well, slowly getting things checked off the to do list. Plan to start
looking soon for another 300E series car. Not sure to go coupe, sedan or
wagon. I know, all different in ways, but I could live and be happy with
either one. Anyway, having a look at a '91 TE wagon with about
yup, there is a process used to re-etch the bores. On the 944s that I
rebuild, the blocks were sent to a place used by mercedes. The block or
bores are sealed up, and an acid type chemical is added, which eats away the
aluminum, leaving the exposed silicon. The silicon is very long lasting, and
they can be rebored, just not many places are set up to do it. They last
almost forever though, ok, not forever, but a very very long time. If they
are out of round, maybe something else going on?
Ed
300E
On 28/09/2007, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 9/28/07, archer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
And I don't think the AMG rims,or more tires are up to the job of the extra
weight of an armored car.
Ed 300E
On 02/10/2007, Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Also, the Canadian gov't wouldn't use a Mercedes. They only use locally
built dreck...poor fools. You can tell if it's bullet proof
Hey everyone,
Small problem,
Not a big deal, but got my attention. Seem the outside temp gauge, the
digital on, is stuck on -38C. Not sure if they go and default to this, but
we've had some real warm days here, so the gauge is about 100C out. hee
hee. Anything I can pull apart and check? If
VW distributed porsche in Canada for years too, then they were taken over by
porsche in the US. The day they did, I saw many parts prices drop my
half!! VW and Porsche have had several joint projects over the years and
share parts at times too. Did a few things with mercedes too. :-)
Ed
300E
I still want to know what you guys are doing to break your keys?? ha ha
ha. After reading the tread, I had to go and have a really good look at all
the keys, which are original. I still can't figure out what you guys are
doing. Mercedes should hire all you guys for quiality control. lol.
Ed
I think the 5 speed box in the Boxster is also VW, and the guts of the auto
box in the 928 is S Class. Porsche also did the final assemble of the W124
E500 I think? I'm sure there's lots of other stuff too.
Ed
300E
On 23/10/2007, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 10/23/07, Mitch
, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
E M wrote:
VW distributed porsche in Canada for years too, then they were taken
over by
porsche in the US. The day they did, I saw many parts prices drop my
half!!
We used to laugh at certain parts prices here in USA. For instance, a set
928 was a transaxle with a torque tube, so I think the case is different,
but all the internals are the same though.
Ed
300E
On 23/10/2007, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think the 5 speed box in the Boxster is also VW, and the guts of the
auto
box in the 928 is S Class. Porsche
Hey everyone,
Thinking of going to look at a '92 S Class with 305.000 kms on it. Any
issues or things to watch for? Think this was just before the wiring
problems? Any tips or hints appreciated. Thanks.
Ed
300E
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Hey Robb,
I'm pretty new to the list, and bought a '88 300E about 6 months ago. It
passed but was burning oil at the time. Why your's didn't pass could be any
one of many reasons. I've always found, just before a test, clean plugs
gapped right, clean oil, and make sure the car is good and hot
Sure it's a word, it's just alot of people don't know it. ;-)
Ed
300E
On 25/10/2007, Scott Ritchey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
There is no such word as alot.
Scott Ritchey
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Rather than messing with key tops that break, wonder if you can't just find
a copy of a bland key with a solid molded top? Found some great blanks for
my porsche for under $10 each, as good as what came from the factory. Just
at one of those little corner key places.
Ed
300E
On 30/10/2007,
I think it's fair for a car is the shape described. I'd pay it. Only
thing, I keep hearing all these stories about how long lived diesels are and
then see many with engine rebuilds at less than 400,000 kms. Nothing wrong
with a rebuild engine, but makes me question the premium often asked for
no, they just move production to South Africa. :-)
Ed
300E
On 12/11/2007, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ah, so you're saying that Mercedes is like every other carmaker.
It takes them 11 years of production to work all the bugs out.
Then they immediately discontinue the model.
scale,
until they ran out of parts.
Ed
300E
On 12/11/2007, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I thought that was Volkswagen...
On Nov 12, 2007, at 3:23 PM, E M wrote:
no, they just move production to South Africa. :-)
Ed
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they just sent some guys to Japan to show them how to make them faster and
cheaper. :-)
Ed
300E
On 13/11/2007, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Actually, Porsche was a struggling (and almost dead) company not too
many years ago. It's refreshing to see Capitalism at work.
Tom
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Tom
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they just sent some guys to Japan to show
My vote goes for a 5.0L V8 W140. 560 SEL would be a close second, third, a
W124 wagon with a 3.2L inline 6. Ok, do you want to hear my top 10 list?
:-)
Ed
300E
On 14/11/2007, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My vote is for the 126 in big cars, and the 124 in the
mid-range. Never owned
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